Football EPL EPL Former Liverpool striker Ian St. John dies aged 82 St. John was a key member of the Liverpool team managed by Bill Shankly. He scored 118 goals in more than 400 games from 1961-71. Reuters 02 March, 2021 16:04 IST St. John was a key part of the Liverpool team managed by Bill Shankly, helping the Merseyside club earn promotion to the First Division in his first season. - LIVERPOOL FC Reuters 02 March, 2021 16:04 IST Former Liverpool and Scotland striker Ian St. John has died aged 82 following a long illness, the Premier League champions said on Tuesday.St. John was a key part of the Liverpool team managed by Bill Shankly, helping the Merseyside club earn promotion to the First Division in his first season after joining for a club-record fee of 37,500 pounds ($52,000) from Motherwell.READ| Euro Leagues wrap: City extends winning streak, Bayern back on track He scored 118 goals in more than 400 games for Liverpool from 1961-71.READ| Everton enjoys rare home win as Richarlison sinks Saints "It is with a heavy heart that we have to inform you that after a long illness we have lost a husband, father and grandfather," St John's family said in a statement."He passed away peacefully with his family at his bedside." Read more stories on EPL. For more updates, follow Sportstar on :